over the counter treatment for copd - HealthTap
Dad has copd and i'm wondering if there is a over the counter inhaler? he says he's having a hard time breathing. already on oxygen. A doctor has provided 1 answer A member asked:
what type of inhalers are best for emphysema? | HealthTap
2018年10月12日 · What happens if you have emphysema, can you still use nicotine inhalers or does this still damage your lungs? I have stage 4 emphysema and secondary polycythemia; take inhalers, weigh 86 lbs. And can't have lung transplant. Prognosis?I'm 58. Don't need 02. What is the best type of home air purifier/filter for emphysema?
How to get an inhaler without seeing a doctor? | HealthTap Blog
2022年1月3日 · Inhalers treat lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Conditions that affect breathing can be scary, and it may seem like the quick and easy option to buy an inhaler over-the-counter from your local pharmacy rather than making an appointment with a physician.
What is the best medication for copd and why? i do not have
2013年9月14日 · No such thing: There is no such thing as "best medication". There are certain common medications such as beta blocker and steroid inhalers but it depends on your pulmonary function status and symptoms.Your doctor can go over what you need in your condition.
is spiriva the best for copd? - HealthTap
2019年12月20日 · Effective drug: Spiriva is not necessarily the "best" because it is usual part of the regimen for many patients with copd. Spiriva has been shown to be very good at relieving a feature of COPD called "air trapping". That is patients on spirva can be shown to on average trap less air in the lung on pulmonary function testing.
do copd inhalers have steroids in it? - HealthTap
2014年7月21日 · Some of the inhalers to treat COPD do have a steroid medication in them. If the inhaler is a combination inhaler, one of the meds in the inhaler may be a steroid. There are also inhalers that just contain a steroid. If you take your inhalers either to your doctor or pharmacist, they could tell you if your specific inhalers contain a steroid med.
what are the alternatives to spiriva? - HealthTap
2019年1月6日 · I do not have asthma; but do have COPD - have been prescribed Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) (as well as the Spiriva). What is the alternative to Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) for COPD? 3-4 years on Spiriva Hand. and Symbicort 160/-for treatment of COPD/Emphsym. NO Asthma. Is there a combo as an alternative as they are both very costl?
should i take musinex with copd? - HealthTap
2014年6月25日 · Is it okay to take with copd? Copd short of breath but musinex aeems to help? Is mucinex safe to use if have copd and diabetic use metformin gliclizide and azithromycin? Please help I am very scared will Mucinex (guaifenesin) increase my anxiety or heart rate I have COPD and afib I am very concerned about the Mucinex (guaifenesin) I need it to ?
copd -- what treatment should i be asking for? - HealthTap
2014年8月1日 · COPD treatments: The treatments for COPD are based on your symptoms and lung function. Mild asymptomatic COPD does not require treatment. Symptomatic patients may benefit from inhaled medications, oral medications, …
how many times a day should i use my copd inhaler? - HealthTap
2011年5月14日 · Some inhalers are rescue inhalers (like albuterol or xopened) that can be used multiple times throughout the day as needed. Other inhalers are long acting (like spiriva, advair, symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) etc) that have specific dosing for the day and should not be taken more than directed. Get specific instructions from your doctor.